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Boulevard Beer and Growler’s Pub have teamed up to host a beer dinner on Tuesday, May 12th starting at 6PM. The cost of the event is $38.11 (excluding tax and tip) and will feature five courses paired with Boulevard Beer. You’ll also have the chance to meet Boulevard Founder and President John McDonald.

Reservations are required and must be in by May 6th, you can make them by calling 314-984-9009. I’ve posted the menu below for your perusal.

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Germans and beer, those two words go together like peanut butter and jelly. To celebrate all things German and beer, the International Tap House has decided to put on a Maifest. With a full two days of events, May 8th and 9th, you’re sure to get your fill of all things German, including brats and Bavarian style pretzels from Surf Dogs. Here’s the schedule of events:Friday May 8 – Open at 3pm.Live Music:
4-7:45pm John Frischer
8-Midnight Adam Stanley

Now, you may be wondering, what about the beer? Well, the Warsteiner Keg Truck will be on site and will provide 10 tap handles of your favorite German beers. Here’s a list of just some of the things you can expect:

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This Wednesday, April 29th from 7PM-9PM, the International Tap House will be hosting a “Meet the Brewer” event starring Brian Neville of Cathedral Square Brewery. For those of you that don’t know, Brian has brewed for Trailhead; installed the brewing system at O’Fallon Brewery; and is still the Head Brewer for Spanish Peaks Brewing Company in King City, California.

Brian will be on hand sampling out his newest beers from Cathedral Square all while providing a little knowledge along the way. Be sure to head out to iTap and try some beer from one of St. Louis’ newest breweries.

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The St. Louis Microfest will be taking place next weekend on May 1st and 2nd. I’m hoping to have a full beer list some time next week, but in the meantime , here are a few highlights about events taking place that weekend:

New Holland, Anderson Valley, and Left Hand will be in attendance.

Brewery Olympics will be from 2PM-3:15PM at Session II. About 6-8 craft brewers will compete in dual obstacle course timed and then an overall heat. Course will be malt sack carrying, keg throwing and hose/coil linking.

Founders Brewery (may?) be making it’s debut! (Derek Bean has not confirmed this yet)

Music by the Dogtown Allstars, BlueTones and Kim Massie

Beer talks and cooking with beer demonstrations by leading craft brewers and chefs

Amazing delicacies from The Stable, The Rotten Apple and Jake’s Steaks

Taste more than 20 craft sodas

There are going to be three session for your enjoyment this year: Friday Night 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday Afternoon Noon – 5:00pm, and Saturday Night 6:00pm – 9:00pm. You can purchase tickets here. I’m hoping that I should have a full list of breweries and beers next week.

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Newstead Tower Public House is hosting another in their line of monthly beer dinners with this dinner featuring selections from Bear Republic Brewery. The date of the dinner is April 22nd at 7PM. The cost of this event is $40 and reservations are required. You can make reservations by calling 314-535-7771.

Tuesday April 14th from 7-9pm Tom Gardner from Duvel Moortgat USA will be at iTAP for a beer tasting and meet and greet. Join Tom and the rest of the iTAP staff as they sample some of the best Belgian and Belgian Style Beers in the world. “They” will be popping 750ml Bottles of Duvel, Ommegang Abbey, Rare VOS, Three Philosophers and 12oz Witte. On draught we “they” will be offering free samples of Hennepin, Maredsous 10 (maybe 8 if it’s in stock) La Chouffe and Houblon Chouffe. This is a great opportunity to pick the brain of one of the guys in the USA who knows these beers better than anyone else. Great beer, mix in some beer education and you’ve got yourself a great Tuesday night.

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If you haven’t made your mind up whether you’re planning on to attend the Schlafly Repeal of Prohibition Festival which is featuring brewers from Tennessee, maybe this list will finally get you to pony up the 25 bucks. The following is the tentative list and could be subject to change.